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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 338

Kelvast was by no means a small city, but the news that the lord had urgently led his guard to the Wall quickly spread throughout the city..

Usually, when a lord moves, stories related to orcs start flowing, so it was only natural for the citizens, and thanks to this, the incident that occurred this time also spread quickly and attracted attention..

The story that an unidentified adventurer not only showed up with Sir Dubert's two-handed axe, but also cut one of the knights in half, but was politely taken away by the lord, spread much faster than the story that he headed to the wall, and the story of the man working in the lord's castle Information began to be updated frequently through users..

In the information that was passed on like that, there was only one story that the city could cheer about..

They say that damned orc bastard is finally dead..

Other than that, there was only content that was questionable, incoherent, or something I didn't like as a citizen of Kelvast..

Some say he's an adventurer with no manners, while others say he's as polite as a noble, some say a novice who doesn't even feel like an Auror got lucky and ran away with only an axe, and still others wonder how a person who can split armor in half has the skills to do so. I refute that there is none..

The adventurer quickly became a celebrity in Kelvast, as so many stories emerged that one might wonder if it was just a rumor that could spread in just one night. Either in a good sense or in a bad sense. The fact that he became so famous when his name was not even known led some to dismiss the story about him as a rumor..

And such rumors, regardless of the parties' intentions, made some knights staying at the lord's castle uncomfortable..

"No matter what it takes, you have to get the ax back.!"

While the Margrave of Kelvast was busy checking the truth of what the adventurer said, someone among the knights who were discussing the seriousness of the situation in groups of twos and threes slammed the table and spoke passionately..

If a vigorous young knight had shouted, I would have forced a laugh, but the owner of that cry was a middle-aged knight who had been protecting Kelbast for quite a long time, and there was no way to stop his obvious but pointless complaint. There are a handful of articles that can be.

"What happens to the relics of Sir Dubert, who sacrificed his life for Kelvast?...!"

Unfortunately, the highest rank among the knights was in a meeting with the lord, and those of similar rank agreed with him..

Thanks to this, the knights who followed the lord to the western gate to protect him felt like they were dying..

'What can you do with a guy like an orc who can cut people and armor in half with pure strength??'

They were trainee knights at the time Sir Dubert was active, so I could understand their feelings, but reality was different. The middle-aged knight repeatedly began to preach that he should challenge the honorless adventurer to a sacred duel and retrieve the axe, but the guard knights knew very well that even if they died soon, they would not be able to win against the man..

On the outside, I couldn't even feel the aura properly. Regardless of the difference in rank, it was just insignificant. However, the blood oil that remained on the ax that had not yet been completely wiped off suggested that the adventurer had killed the knight with an axe, meaning that he had caused the tragedy entirely with his muscles..

If they had not lived to hear about Sir Dubert's feats and what kind of object the ax was, they would have thought it was a magic axe. If that were the case, they would have been swept up in the enthusiastic atmosphere and chirping by now..

"That's right! How could the knight of Kelvast, who protects the border between humanity and civilization, only suck his fingers while having his historic weapon stolen by an adventurer who had no sense of honor?!"

"This is a barbarian who cut the knight in pieces in front of the gate! How is it different from orcs?!"

It's not. They say the lord knows the law suspiciously well....

The three trembling gazes intersected in the air, and with tacit agreement they decided to close their mouths for now. I had no idea what kind of nagging and cheering I would receive from those who were much higher up in the ranks if I went ahead and refuted it for no reason..

"My blood boils, I can't do it! I have to show that outlaw right now what justice and honor are.!"

As the number of voices agreeing with his opinion increased, the mid-ranking engineer eventually got up from his seat, perhaps because he became convinced. In fact, no one stopped him, and eventually ten knights gathered together and started heading to the room where the adventurer was staying..

The three guard knights, who worked hard to keep their mouths shut but could not escape the flow, tilted their heads and exchanged glances. Well, I guess this will work out somehow.?

There was a brief delay due to concerns about etiquette, but the knights concluded that since they were adventurers anyway, they should do it in moderation and knocked on the door of the adventurer..

As soon as a polite voice called for you to come in, the middle-aged knight who opened the door stood at the front, gave a short nod to the adventurer, and then spoke..

"My guest from far away Itisel, I am sorry for coming to see you without an appointment! However, while we don't know when you will set off on your trip, this situation is so urgent for us that we have taken action despite being rude. Please understand.!"

A slight wrinkle appeared between the escort knights' foreheads. Anyway, isn't that a bit too much of a violation of etiquette, senior engineer?.

They come in and unilaterally apologize and force understanding. Although the Margrave neglects etiquette and pursues practicality, he always said that it was not good for knights serving the lord to do the same..

The eyes of the guard knights slowly turned to the adventurer, but they were only showing reactions that made it unclear what they were thinking..

It was only when the gaze and silence of the adventurer, who was lying comfortably on the bed and staring at the knights without moving, did he feel burdened, did he open his mouth..

"What business do you have??"

"...Hmm, you probably already heard it...."

The mid-level knight, who thought the adventurer had understood and moved on, gave a lengthy explanation, but the wrinkles of the guard knights only increased. As soon as I saw the lord, I was the person who asked him if he knew the law well. Is that response right now??

Why 'I will understand and move on.' Rather than saying, ‘Let’s find out what on earth caused such rudeness.’ sounds like?

"...Therefore, we knights of Kelvast here now wish to have the opportunity to return the double-edged ax of the great Sir Dubert from you through a sacred duel.!"

The mid-level knight finished speaking and waited for a reaction, but this time the adventurer was silent again. in a very calm manner.

He was still lying there without even getting up, but since he had already committed rudeness and came in from this direction, no one was able to point it out and just gave him a disapproving look. The adventurer, who had been contemplating something while looking at the ceiling for a moment, slowly got up from his seat. Then he picked up the sword that was lying next to him and calmly looked at the middle-aged knight and said,.

"There must be a training ground. please guide."

It was a very natural and calm attitude, but the other knights, led by a mid-ranking knight, were happy that they had created an excuse to get the ax back and willingly took the lead. As if escorting an adventurer back and forth. Or, some of the knights who moved around as if to prevent him from escaping laughed at the adventurer in a very quiet voice..

"I guess they think they only have to deal with one person.."

"Haha, can you really be that ignorant? Of course, Lord Haxen said correctly, ‘Knights of Kelvast’. Even commoners would know the difference.."

"If I had known, I wouldn't have politely declined the duel.?"

"Hmm, that makes sense.."

It was a remark that made even the three knights, who had grown from commoners to become guard knights through hard work, feel embarrassed, but since they were not people to care about such things, the guard knights just quietly followed along. While the knights who arrived at the training ground gathered around them, attracting the attention of the surroundings, the mid-level knight Haksen stood in the center of the training ground, facing the adventurer who was still scanning the surroundings in a confused manner, drew his sword, took a stance, and spoke..

"I, Haxen Stroud, knight of the fortress city of Kelvast, swear here and now before the gods that I will engage in a sacred duel for the ownership of Sir Dubert's double-edged axe.!"

At the same time, the aura that was well stored inside the body began to emit. Even among the knights in the castle who had reached Auror Expert level, he had the highest level of skill, and the aura he emitted intimidatingly was definitely unusual, but the adventurer looking at it did not show any change, as if he did not feel anything..

He simply takes a half step back, bows to show his respect, and draws his sword with a clean, undisturbed movement..

"uh?"

The escort knights exchanged glances without any question of who went first as they saw the flawless and perfect movements that made the watching knights reflexively ask questions..

"I am Eldmia Ega. He is the son of Ladan Egar and Evisher Ruina, an apprentice who learned the sword of Ogatorf and walked the path of a knight, and a sword that later swore to walk the path of wandering for the well-being of the kingdom and the tranquility of the people.."

I somehow thought it would be like this.

"The knights of the fortress city of Kelvast claim ownership of the double-edged ax called the Legacy of Sir Dubert, which is the rightful trophy I won on the battlefield. I challenge them to a duel until they pay for the disrespect they have shown me and what they want. I swear in front of all gods."

There was confusion among the knights who realized that the situation was suddenly taking an unusual turn, but the adventurer who identified himself as Eldmia just took the upper position and concluded his speech..

"I lost my honor in this place, so I will regain it and receive compensation in this place. Until then, I will not raise my sword or open my mouth.."

Among the dumbfounded knights, only the escort knights closed their eyes tightly..

Don't you know honor? Outlaw? savage? If that was a barbarian, then everyone here was a barbarian..

'As expected, nothing the lord said was wrong..'

That day, as soon as Margrave Kelvast came out after a meeting that lasted three hours, he heard that all seven knights under his command had been broken and ransomed by an adventurer from Ithisel, and had to be held in the back..